The Mavic Cosmic Carbone 40 Elite Clincher Wheelset strikes a balance between the aerodynamics of carbon rims and the cost-efficiency and durability of an alloy clincher. While this wheelset isn't as light as some of Mavic's highest-tier offerings, it makes up for any gram differences with a much...

If we haven't already, investing in a set of carbon clincher hoops for training and racing is something we all plan on doing at some point. It's something of a no-brainer. The speed and aerodynamic benefits of carbon rims are well-proven and worthwhile, but the one area in which carbon clinchers...

Just as not every pro rider is capable of a victory at Roubaix, not every high-end wheelset is created with the right mix of technology and construction to excel in the brutal conditions of the Hell of the North. Mavic's Cosmic Carbone 40 Tubular Wheelset is one of those that can, and has, with a...

Every cyclist benefits from the aerodynamic advantages of deep carbon rims on race day, but the inherent drawbacks -- iffy braking, possible heat failure, not wanting to expose them to daily abuse -- mean that we also rely on training wheels for shoulder season base miles or days where we're not...

In the days of classic tubing and graceful shift cable arcs, Mavic's aluminum Ksyrium wheelset held court as the legendarily bombproof race wheel of choice. In the best of times, the Ksyrium wound up fast for a snappy, responsive ride, and in the worst, we've seen the mid-2000's era hoops emerge...